Therapeutic Modalities for Physical Therapists

* Most comprehensive coverage * Expert guidance and techniques * Laboratory exercises * Loaded with tips and learning tools * Referenced and evidence-basedTHERAPEUTIC MODALITIES FOR PHYSICAL THERAPISTS Second Edition William E. Prentice, PhD, PT, ATCCovering everything from electrotherapies through spinal traction, this comprehensive text brings you the most complete available coverage of physical therapy treatment modes. * The ideal text for up-to-date coverage of the leading treatment modalities in physical therapy today * Perfect for students and practitioners who want expert guidance and understanding of the broad range of therapies used to benefit patients * Inside: Comprehensive coverage of physical therapy treatment options, with accompanying laboratory exercises for each modality, plus expert practical application guidance, extensive illustrations, evidence-based reporting on results, and a wealth of tools that make learning easierThe best text on treatments used in physical therapy, Therapeutic Modalities for Physical Therapists has the most comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date coverage in the field.This book features: * Practical, expert guidance on all leading types of treatments used in physical therapy * Explanations of methods, from electrical stimulation through biofeedback and ultrasound * Evidence-based, referenced coverage of important modalities, including shortwave and microwave diathermy, iontophoresis, ultraviolet therapy, infrared, intermittent compression devices, and therapeutic massage * Unique set of laboratory exercises accompanying each modality * Expert guidance on managing pain with treatment modalities * In-depth coverage of joint mobilization and joint and spinal traction * Insight-building chapter on the physiological effects and benefits of each modality, from a body-systems perspective * Hands-on help with clinical applications * Highlighted treatment tips * Numerous case studies * A variety of learning tools, including chapter objectives, definitions in text margins, and review questions at the end of each chapter * Helpful appendices with illustrated locations of motor points, equipment manufacturers' and distributors' addresses, and units of measurementsPrentice, William E. is the author of 'Therapeutic Modalities for Physical Therapists', published 0000 under ISBN 9780071376921 and ISBN 0071376925.